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Castex to succeed Le Treut as Lallemand Animal Nutrition President, General Manager I n December, Lallemand announced that Mathieu Castex, PhD., will succeed Yannig Le Treut, DVM, as President & General Manager of Lallemand Animal Nutrition on Feb. 1, 2024. Castex comes to the position after serving as the company’s Director of Research & Development since 2014. Le Treut successfully led Lallemand Animal Nutrition since 2012. To ensure a seamless transition, he will take on the role of Senior Vice President & Special Advisor at the Lallemand Group level, while supporting Lallemand Animal Nutrition’s management team and leadership transition over the next several years. “I am extremely pleased that, in Mathieu, we have a leader with a strong scientific background, aligned with the product offerings we have for our customers around the world. In addition, his product management and commercial experience make him an excellent choice to build on the success Yannig achieved over the past decade leading the Lallemand Animal Nutrition
team,” said Bill Nankervis, Executive VP and COO of the Lallemand Group. Castex added, “I am delighted to be able to continue to channel my fervour for microbiology, animals and animal breeding in the service of the Animal Nutrition business unit. I am honoured to be entrusted with succeeding Yannig in leading this remarkable team and business, which he played an integral role in establishing and strengthening. I am confident that our specialised teams — when coupled with science-based products, innovation, and our dedication to customer satisfaction — represent a winning formula for success for us, our partners, and our industry.” Castex joined Lallemand Animal Nutrition in 2009 as the product manager leading the yeast derivatives and aquaculture portfolio. He graduated from AgrosParisTech in Paris, France, now part of the University ParisSaclay, and holds a doctoral degree in microbiology and physiology of nutrition. Castex’s experience includes research and development, product management and business development within animal nutrition and health. www.lallemand.com
Partnering Can Tho University to enhance shrimp welfare in Vietnam T his groundbreaking partnership promises to shape the future of aquaculture practices in the region. FAI Farms has joined forces with Can Tho University to advance shrimp welfare in Vietnam. Welfare remains poorly understood despite the extent and importance of shrimp farming to Vietnam and other Asian countries. Through this pioneering collaboration, both parties aim to progress the science, set new standards, and foster sustainable practices in the Vietnamese aquaculture industry. The partnership was formalised during a dedicated welfare session at the 11th International Fisheries Symposium (IFS) held in Bangkok in November. FAI Farms signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Can Tho University, outlining a comprehensive plan to evaluate and improve how shrimp welfare is assessed and managed in Vietnam. “The focus is on whiteleg shrimp Penaeus vannamei welfare in Vietnamese trial farms, using our industryleading welfare assessment protocol,” explained FAI Farms Aquaculture Project Manager, Marius Nicolini. “By involving Vietnamese scientists, we are using the strength of collaboration to increase understanding and influence practices related to shrimp welfare. It will play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable and ethical farming methods within the aquaculture industry in Vietnam. January/February 2024 AQUA Culture Asia Pacific
“Engaging farmers in discussions about welfare is not always straightforward or easy, and it requires them to view their animals from a new perspective. It is vital for them to remember when animals are living their best lives, they also achieve higher and better quality levels of production.” The dynamics of the fish farming market in Asia differ significantly from other regions globally, and FAI Farms believes cooperation between countries is crucial to improve welfare. “By tailoring welfare practices to the unique conditions in Asia, the region can emerge as a leading advocate for exemplary fish and shrimp care on a global scale,” added Marius. www.faifarms.com
Marius Nicolini (third left) with the team from Can Tho University: Researcher, Huynh Phuoc Vinh (left), Vice Dean Tran Minh Phu (second left) and Dean Vu Ngoc Ut (third right) and from FAI Farms CTO, Ralf Onken (second right) and Project Manager, Pau Badia (right).